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The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to develop and conduct a set of experiments focused on the cellular and molecular biology of aging in mice, organized around drugs that slow mouse aging. He/she will work under the mentorship of Richard A. Miller, Professor of Pathology, the lab director.  The fellow will work with Dr. Miller to develop a research strategy that is expected to lead to new discoveries and publications in peer reviewed journals.  The fellow will be expected to read the research literature, devise experimental procedures, carry out the experiments, analyze the data, and organize the results for oral and written presentations.  They will be expected to participate in and contribute to laboratory meetings and program-wide seminars and journal clubs.  They will have opportunities to drive undergraduate and graduate students and to teach new skills to technicians and other members of the research group.

Requires a PhD or equivalent doctoral level degree plus at least two prior years of productive postdoctoral research work in a laboratory specializing in cellular or molecular biology.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

   

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.